Who may operate a cosmetic laser in Connecticut?
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Short answer
Only the physician, PA or APRN a medical spa employs or contracts with, or a licensed RN, may perform laser or IPL at that spa; the cited rules don't settle other settings, though esthetician licensure excludes use of prescriptive laser devices.
Connecticut classes laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, laser treatment of leg veins, other laser procedures and intense pulsed light as cosmetic medical procedures, and such a procedure performed at a medical spa may only be performed by the physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse the spa employs or contracts with, or by a registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §19a-903c(a)(2), (b) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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“Esthetics” means services related to skin care treatments, (A) including, but not limited to, cleansing, toning, stimulating, exfoliating or performing any similar procedure on the human body while using cosmetic preparations, hands, devices, apparatus or appliances to enhance or improve the appearance of the skin; makeup application; beautifying lashes and brows; or removing unwanted hair using manual and mechanical means, and (B) excluding the use of a prescriptive laser device; the performance of a cosmetic medical procedure, as defined in section 19a-903c ; any practice, activity or treatment that constitutes the practice of medicine;
Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-265a(4) (“Esthetics” defined — exclusions) · verified Sep 7, 2026
Each medical spa shall employ or contract for the services of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370, a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 370, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378. Each such physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse shall be actively practicing in the state and have received education or training from an institution of higher education or professional organization to perform cosmetic medical procedures and have experience performing such procedures.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §19a-903c(b) (Medical spas) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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